This article aims to look at the implications of the Privatization Policy introduced by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in the country from 1983 to 2018 in terms of the positive and negative implications towards the economy and the people of the country. The time taken is to see how effective this policy is in the 35 years of its implementation. The policy was introduced in 1983 and continues to be implemented today as it benefits outweighs the negative impact on the nation and the people. In general, the introduction of the Privatization Policy has also served to reduce the government's financial burden especially when the country is in an economic downturn, improve efficiency and diversification of revenue, encourage economic growth, efficient resource allocation and accelerate the achievement of the New Economic Policy (NEP). This study was conducted primarily using qualitative and chronological methods and was subjective. The information obtained is .....

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Athletes who reach a developed performance level, faced various challenges and difficulties, but they are still able to remain resilient. This study was conducted to explore the aspects of resilience among athletes within Performance Development (PD) category. Focused group discussions using semi-structured interview based on Multilevel Classification System for Sport Psychology (MCS-SP) model were conducted on 20 Perak state athletes who were undergoing Malaysia Sports Game 2021 (SUKMA) preparation program. The results of the study found five themes related to risk factors faced by athletes in maintaining developing performance such as performance, change, behavior, psychology and interpersonal issues. The study suggested that acceptance and commitment as part of psychological protective factors that help athletes maintain resilience. The study also produced a model of resilience among PD athletes which can be used as a reference in sports training programs. Keywords: Resilience, Mu.....

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The aim of the study is to identify the level of mental health literacy among undergraduate students to explore the relationship between mental health literacy and help seeking behavior among UPSI students and to identify the significant difference in mental health literacy score for students who have encountered people with mental health disorders. The study adapted cross-sectional quantitative survey design. Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) and General Help-Seeking Questionnaire are used in this study. N=130 UPSI students (n=25 male, n=105 female) completed the online survey which measure multiple dimensions of mental health literacy and help seeking behavior. The level of mental health literacy of undergraduate students was measured through the mean score of the MHLS. Result revealed a mean score of the MHLS obtained from the sample is (M=117.97, SD=14.62). This score is lower as compared to previous studies using the same scale. The Pearson correlation between mental health lite.....

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In theatrical staging, a stage set refers to the relationship between the stage arrangement and the representation that signifies an action. This substance refers to a representation that includes scenes used to identify the setting of a theatrical performance. At the same time, the art of installation is a three-dimensional work in the artistic genre whose display is often site-specific. The purpose it was designed is to change the perception of space. From observing the Sawah Padi Muzika Uda dan Dara (TdSPMUD) theater performance that held at Padang Merbok Kuala Lumpur in 2019, many orang-orang were built to form a hybrid of installation art and make it part of a theater set. Therefore, this study focuses on synthesizing recontextualization between these two genres as scenic design construction. This study is a content analysis based on subjective reader-response theory to analyze the context of the displayed situation. The study results have shown that the relationship between insta.....

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Project-based learning (PjBL) emerges as a model that meets the needs of both teachers and students in teaching and learning a foreign language effectively. PjBL in the field of Mandarin as Foreign Language (MFL) are still new. This article with the aims to discuss the definition and the benefits of PjBL. It is also deals with the steps for implementing the PjBL project in class. Finally, the suggestion of implementing PjBL activities in Mandarin class for beginners have been detailed. Keywords: Project-Based Learning, Project Steps, Mandarin As Foreign Language, Mandarin Class Project Activities, Beginners..

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Pre-marriage courses are introduced to prepare prospective husbands and wives mentally. In Malaysia, family financial management modules are also included in marriage courses. This study was conducted to explain the problems of family financial management's benefits in the pre-marriage course module in Malaysia and to identify the theory of maslahah and family financial management benefits by using a qualitative approach then will be analyzed through descriptive analysis methods. The findings show that the family's financial management in the pre-marriage course has several benefits. It becomes a dharuriyyat need or a fundamental need to maintaining the property. The findings are expected to help parties of pre-marital courses to discuss or improve family financial management on course modules, so it can create of a harmonious and wise family in leading the family economy Keywords: Pre-Marriage Course, Financial, Maslahah..

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Fierce rivalry among the major players in the Malaysian telecommunications industry was evident despite tremendous growth in recent years. This competitive environment was driven by fluctuating consumer brand loyalty which has become a major concern. Hence, this study examined the factors that influence brand loyalty in the telecommunications industry which includes corporate image, confidence, service efficiency, and switching costs, as well as the importance of these factors. The study employed a quantitative research method and a structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. 249 usable responses were obtained and the data were analyzed using SPSS. The results indicated that corporate image and trust were significant while service quality was marginally supported. In contradiction, switching cost was insignificant in predicting customer loyalty. Trust was found to be a strong predictor of brand loyalty. Keywords: Brand Loyalty, Corporate Image, Trust, Service Quality, Swit.....

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Previous studies revealed that creative drama has its own advantage in terms of education. In this study, creative drama has been implemented to prove that it has its own role as a teaching tool in the classroom. A qualitative research design was used and data was collected from 10 children as samples in the District of Rawang, Selangor. This study used questionnaire and continuous record as instruments. The study was carried out for two weeks. In this study, the use of creative drama as a teaching tool was found to hold influence over comprehension and behaviour of children in the classroom. It can therefore be concluded that creative drama has a significant role as a teaching tool in the classroom. Keywords: Creative Drama, Tool, Classroom...

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The pace and intensity of the modern football game is getting bigger and bigger, and the requirements for the athletes' abilities are also higher. It requires more abundant physical energy to ensure the normal play of technology and tactics. The analysis of the real physical demands in training and competition is to carry out corresponding physical training，Only by analyzing the premise of training more accurately, can we carry out physical training pertinently and achieve the desired physical training effect. Different positions and different characteristics of the team's physical demand is different, in the overall arrangement of physical training on the basis of the specific analysis of individual characteristics. At the present stage, physical training is often ignored or not comprehensive enough, so as to fail to achieve the desired effect of training. Keywords: Football, Physical Training, Competition Demand..

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The life of non-Muslim transgender is influenced by the views on sexual minority act or actions of various religions. This work will examine the problems facing by transgender among Hindu and Buddhist followers in Malaysia within a civil law. On top of that, this work also examined the Muslim transgender case heard at Syariah court law. The work underlined the need for non-Muslim transgender to have the cases in the civil court. In addition, western ideologies have also motivated non-Muslim transgender to legalize transgender as a third gender identity in Malaysia. In addition, in Syariah court jurisdiction, non-Muslim transgender was not affected. This research also suggested that Article 121(1A) prevail, upholding the both Civil court and Syariah courts; two different jurisdictions. The future work will be focused on non-Muslim LGBT identities and religious beliefs. Keywords: Transgender, Syariah Court, Civil Court, Non-Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu...

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